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I agree; this is a wonderful image.
Cheers, Jay
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Superb!!! Looks like you couldn't get more of the water because of these OOF rock/bush but this is still wonderful!
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this is one magnificent image Mark , VWD on all counts
TFS
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Mark,
You did a good job minimizing the FG rocks. I really did not notice them until I studied the image closely. Great light, nice positioning of the lion and spot on with the tongue action. Well done.
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Lovely detail and light...Kgalagadi looks great for photography...Hope to get there some day. Feel like it needs a minor CCW rotation.
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Mark - Agree with the above. Great image in wonderful light and you did well with the fg rocks.
TFS,
Rachel
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Hi Mark, under the circumstances yes you have done very well and I really like the perspective and composition.
Now knowing a little more of where you are going on things and your photography Mark I think I will raise a few points only to try and aid/help you, although working on a web image is not ideal, but done correctly irrespective of quality reduction in compression, a good image will come through. The judges are tough and if you are building a display of work Mark best to iron out a few bits early on. 
- Is this a crop, if so by how much?
- I would like to see a bit more clarity, detail & sharpness in the face, although perhaps looking at the LH paw there is
movement, so this might have affected the head? Perhaps a hint more USM?
- Have you run any NR on the image, if so was it applied on the rocks and tongue, as the tongue should have at least some
detail, even at f/4.
- Happy with the warm light
- Depending on how much space you have around the image Mark, I agree that perhaps a slight 0.60 CCW might help, only
to get the water level straight, but not a 'Deal breaker'
Better to raise some thoughts here Mark to tighten up the final selection, to avoid some sleepless nights later on. 
Hope this helps.
TFS
Steve
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Hi Mark, great low perspective here, and I like how the light has been cast solely on the face. Lovely lazy look of lapping up water, and the FG has worked out well considering your obstacles.
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Sweet light for sure and nice eye contact. How did you manage to get this low?
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Superb image Mark, as mentioned nice low angle and lovely morning light. Nice capture of the eyes and lapping tongue. You are so right about Kgalagadi lions.
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Those eyes just suck you in. Beautiful light and impressive animal. I feel part of this image, so in that regard I would say that you have been very successful.
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This sure was a stunning sighting, Mark! Love the light, the look, and the low POV...assuming this was Cubitje I can see how you got so low by parking a bit away from the waterhole and going right over the door of your vehicle.
Steve raised some valid points on the OP. I love the repost as it just has more "oomph" as well as finite detail (prefer the slightly wider view too).
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Nice shot. I like the wide eyed look, the spread of the claws and their opposing up and down position, and the overall comp. Prefer the wider look of the repost but the colors of the OP.
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I much prefer the original post in all aspects. Composition is more effective and colours/contrast look more natural and pleasing. Don't see a need for any rotation. Just slightly more sharpening on this tiny web version.
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Thanks Ofer for your comments, they are truly and gratefully appreciated, with many thanks, Mark.
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Great light and I really like the intense look.
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Hi Mark
Nice image, having spent many years in KTP I know how special a place it is... It s always difficult getting images at these manmade waterholes ... Agree with Steves observations ..prefer the colour /contrast/ in the repost
The SS used is too low for your lens hence slight movement in paw... .. be interested to know why you had to increase your exposure +1 1/3... ?
just some advice ,take it or leave it... but if you really want to succeed / improve your photography , try and think a little more of the box ... this kind of image has been done a lot.. not trying to rain on your parade but its easy to fall in to as I call it "forum type" photography and receive lots of "Wows" which is nice and can be encouraging but when entering competitions or submitting to editors they will be look for something more interesting....
peter
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Thanks for the info and help Peter. Any help is gratefully appreciated and I am sure that my images can only improve, which is a scary thought. All you need do is ask Morkel what change there has been over the past month. Your help is gratefully appreciated, with many thanks, Mark.
PS: Hope to see you in the Kalahari, I should be there at the end of the year for 2-3 weeks, I cant wait. I have spoken to Mark Cawardine personally and I have a fair idea of what they want in there competitions, so I am looking for something out of the ordinary, I promise you that.
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Originally Posted by
peter delaney
just some advice ,take it or leave it... but if you really want to succeed / improve your photography , try and think a little more of the box ... this kind of image has been done a lot.. not trying to rain on your parade but its easy to fall in to as I call it "forum type" photography and receive lots of "Wows" which is nice and can be encouraging but when entering competitions or submitting to editors they will be look for something more interesting....
peter
Really not trying to start a fight but I am not sure I can relate for such a comment. In my eyes this image is just beautiful, interesting and very effective. I haven't seen many images in here, including from you Peter, which don't belong to the "forum type photography" whatever that means....
My advice to Mark is to try to capture his subjects the best way he can, keeping techs great and follow his heart rather than think about editors/competitions etc. I have seen too many winning photographs is major competitions which to my eyes are mediocre at best so won't suggest following that line...
BTW - shutter speed is fine considering the low light and the I don't think it's motion blur - probably DOF issue.
Just my two cents...
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